Question 1

Which of the following managerial roles is NOT supported by information systems?

Accepted Answer

A) spokesperson 
B) resource allocator 
C) leader 
D) nerve centre 
A) spokesperson 
B) resource allocator 
C) leader 
D) nerve centre

Question 2

The type of decision that can made by following a definite procedure is called a(n)________ decision.

Accepted Answer

A) structured 
B) unstructured 
C) semistructured 
D) procedural 
A) structured 
B) unstructured 
C) semistructured 
D) procedural

Question 3

Once a scorecard is developed by consultants and senior executives,the next step is ________ a flow of information to executives and other managers for each of the key performance indicators.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once a scorecard is developed by consultants...

Question 4

The ________ (SAP,SAS,and Microsoft)encourage firms to adopt the "best of breed" software that runs on any machine they want.

Accepted Answer

A) hardware firms 
B) telecommunications firms 
C) internet firms 
D) software firms 
A) hardware firms 
B) telecommunications firms 
C) internet firms 
D) software firms

Question 5

Behavioural models of managers find that,from observation,managers

Accepted Answer

A) perform often fewer than 100 activities a day. 
B) operate best with standardized,predictable,printed information. 
C) create a formalized,hierarchic structure of contacts to provide filtered information. 
D) typically work in a fragmented manner,with only 10 percent of activities exceeding an hour in duration. 
A) perform often fewer than 100 activities a day. 
B) operate best with standardized,predictable,printed information. 
C) create a formalized,hierarchic structure of contacts to provide filtered information. 
D) typically work in a fragmented manner,with only 10 percent of activities exceeding an hour in duration.

Question 6

DSS primarily address structured problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Behavioural roles are expectations of the activities that managers should perform in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The concern that data values of an information source fall within a defined range reflects which quality dimension of information?

Accepted Answer

A) accuracy 
B) integrity 
C) validity 
D) consistency 
A) accuracy 
B) integrity 
C) validity 
D) consistency

Question 9

________ employees will,along with customers and suppliers,be looking mostly at prepackaged reports.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ employees will,along with customers and suppliers,be...

Question 10

Managers also use ________ to identify and understand patterns in business information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Managers also use ________ to identify and...

Question 11

Ken has an important decision to make.He wants to decide how his firm should enter their new product line in Alberta.He is looking at many options and solutions to this opportunity.What stage of the decision-making process is he in?

Accepted Answer

A) intelligence 
B)  design 
C) choice 
D) implementation 
A) intelligence 
B)  design 
C) choice 
D) implementation

Question 12

High-quality decisions require high-quality information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles outlines which three main categories?

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal,informational,and decisional 
B) symbolic,decisional,and interpersonal 
C) symbolic,interpersonal,and technical 
D) technical,interpersonal,and informational 
A) interpersonal,informational,and decisional 
B) symbolic,decisional,and interpersonal 
C) symbolic,interpersonal,and technical 
D) technical,interpersonal,and informational

Question 14

How do information systems support the activities of managers and management decision making?

Accepted Answer

Early classical models of managerial act

Question 15

The implementation phase of Simon's decision making model includes choosing among solution alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ are expectations of the activities that managers should perform in an organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are expectations of the activities that...

Question 17

Backward sensitivity analysis software is used for

Accepted Answer

A) supply chain optimization. 
B) historical what-if analysis. 
C) goal seeking. 
D) reverse forecasting. 
A) supply chain optimization. 
B) historical what-if analysis. 
C) goal seeking. 
D) reverse forecasting.

Question 18

Implementation involves making the chosen alternative work and continuing to monitor how well the solution is working.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Glen is making a decision on how much to pay his salesman.As he looks over the information that he needs to make a decision,he notices that the data is from last year,what he really needs is this year's data.Which quality of information dimension is lacking?

Accepted Answer

A) accuracy 
B) consistency 
C) completeness 
D) timeliness 
A) accuracy 
B) consistency 
C) completeness 
D) timeliness

Question 20

MIS typically produce

Accepted Answer

A) new ways of looking at data that emphasize change,flexibility,and rapid response. 
B) fixed,regularly scheduled reports based on data extracted from the organization's TPS. 
C) solutions to semistructured problems appropriate for middle management decision making. 
D) assumptions,responses to ad hoc queries,and graphic representations of existing data. 
A) new ways of looking at data that emphasize change,flexibility,and rapid response. 
B) fixed,regularly scheduled reports based on data extracted from the organization's TPS. 
C) solutions to semistructured problems appropriate for middle management decision making. 
D) assumptions,responses to ad hoc queries,and graphic representations of existing data.

Which of the following managerial roles is NOT supported by information systems?

The type of decision that can made by following a definite procedure is called a(n)________ decision.

Once a scorecard is developed by consultants and senior executives,the next step is ________ a flow of information to executives and other managers for each of the key performance indicators.

The ________ (SAP,SAS,and Microsoft)encourage firms to adopt the "best of breed" software that runs on any machine they want.

Behavioural models of managers find that,from observation,managers

DSS primarily address structured problems.

Behavioural roles are expectations of the activities that managers should perform in an organization.

The concern that data values of an information source fall within a defined range reflects which quality dimension of information?

________ employees will,along with customers and suppliers,be looking mostly at prepackaged reports.

Managers also use ________ to identify and understand patterns in business information.

Ken has an important decision to make.He wants to decide how his firm should enter their new product line in Alberta.He is looking at many options and solutions to this opportunity.What stage of the decision-making process is he in?

High-quality decisions require high-quality information.

Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles outlines which three main categories?

How do information systems support the activities of managers and management decision making?

The implementation phase of Simon's decision making model includes choosing among solution alternatives.

________ are expectations of the activities that managers should perform in an organization.

Backward sensitivity analysis software is used for

Implementation involves making the chosen alternative work and continuing to monitor how well the solution is working.

Glen is making a decision on how much to pay his salesman.As he looks over the information that he needs to make a decision,he notices that the data is from last year,what he really needs is this year's data.Which quality of information dimension is lacking?

MIS typically produce

Information Systems in Global Business Today

How Businesses Use Information Systems

Information Systems, organizations, and Strategy

Social, ethical, and Legal Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Enterprise Applications to Manage Supply Chains and Respond to Customers

E-Commerce: Digital Markets and Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Developing Information Systems

Project Management, business Value, and Managing Change

Managing Global Systems

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Exam 12: Enhancing Decision Making

Which of the following managerial roles is NOT supported by information systems?

The type of decision that can made by following a definite procedure is called a(n)________ decision.

Once a scorecard is developed by consultants and senior executives,the next step is ________ a flow of information to executives and other managers for each of the key performance indicators.

The ________ (SAP,SAS,and Microsoft)encourage firms to adopt the "best of breed" software that runs on any machine they want.

Behavioural models of managers find that,from observation,managers

DSS primarily address structured problems.

Behavioural roles are expectations of the activities that managers should perform in an organization.

The concern that data values of an information source fall within a defined range reflects which quality dimension of information?

________ employees will,along with customers and suppliers,be looking mostly at prepackaged reports.

Managers also use ________ to identify and understand patterns in business information.

Ken has an important decision to make.He wants to decide how his firm should enter their new product line in Alberta.He is looking at many options and solutions to this opportunity.What stage of the decision-making process is he in?

High-quality decisions require high-quality information.

Mintzberg's classification of managerial roles outlines which three main categories?

How do information systems support the activities of managers and management decision making?

The implementation phase of Simon's decision making model includes choosing among solution alternatives.

________ are expectations of the activities that managers should perform in an organization.

Backward sensitivity analysis software is used for

Implementation involves making the chosen alternative work and continuing to monitor how well the solution is working.

Glen is making a decision on how much to pay his salesman.As he looks over the information that he needs to make a decision,he notices that the data is from last year,what he really needs is this year's data.Which quality of information dimension is lacking?

MIS typically produce

Information Systems in Global Business Today

How Businesses Use Information Systems

Information Systems, organizations, and Strategy

Social, ethical, and Legal Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Enterprise Applications to Manage Supply Chains and Respond to Customers

E-Commerce: Digital Markets and Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Developing Information Systems

Project Management, business Value, and Managing Change

Managing Global Systems

Filters